Thiago Silva could return for Fluminense v Independiente | OneFootball

Thiago Silva could return for Fluminense in the match against Independiente Rivadavia this Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The center-back has recovered from pain in his right thigh and has been training normally with the squad since Friday.

The captain’s availability will be decided in this Monday’s training session, the last one before the match. If he responds well to the workout, Thiago Silva is expected to be included in the squad and could start the game.

His return would be important for Zubeldía, who has been dealing with absences in defense. Jemmes has already returned to action, but Millán and Freytes remain out and are still expected to need a few more weeks to recover.

Thiago Silva has played only two matches since returning to Fluminense. He started against Grêmio and came on in the second half against Bahia, when he felt a twinge in his right thigh. The issue kept him out of the next three matches.

The center-back returned to the club in the middle of the year on a contract running through December.

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